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Aijaz Zaka Syed
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Aijaz Zaka Syed is a widely published commentator. You can follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aijazzakasyed. |
Recent Articles
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Saturday Apr 20
Indian Muslims: Those who chose to stand up and be counted
Even as intolerance gets increasing mainstream legitimacy in India, voices of reason are turning into a chorus
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Tuesday Apr 2
Some are more equal before the law or so it seems
The verdict has finally been pronounced in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, but what about those who provided the motive for the terror strikes?
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Friday Mar 15
It’s time politicians paid attention to real issues
Anti-Pakistan rhetoric and obsessing over the past have become an alternative to good governance and a ploy to deflect attention from misrule
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Saturday Mar 2
South Asia lets down its minorities
Religious and ethnic minorities are being increasingly victimised across South Asia
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Wednesday Feb 13
Muslims need to choose their battles
It is about time we got our priorities and focus right, instead of fighting against shadows and ignoring the real issues and concerns
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Sunday Jan 27
‘Reluctant bride’ and a catch-22 for Indian voters
Rahul has sought to position himself as an anti-establishment crusader, but he ought to be asking himself the questions that he has raised
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Monday Jan 7
India’s Muslims are finally breaking out of the mould
These are shining examples of hope for a community that has for long been down in the dumps, especially since the partition in 1947
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Sunday Dec 16
A sham trial and raking up the past
The war crimes trial in Bangladesh and witch-hunt of opposition leaders will only end up reviving old wounds and dividing the nation
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Tuesday Dec 4
Need to harbour an inclusive spirit
It’s not just the Left and liberals who have allowed the Hindu Right to hijack patriotism in India — the Muslims are as much to blame
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Saturday Nov 17
Onus on Indian PM to take a bold step to normalise Indo-Pak ties
While PM Singh is yet to muster the courage to take any bold steps on Pakistan, his initiative is being snatched by regional leaders like Nitish Kumar
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